Christianity, Philosophy, and Roman Power - Constantine, Julian, and the Bishops on Exegesis and Empire

"Shows that the paradox of the late antique clash between Christianity and Greco-Roman culture is that classical culture wrote the script for the Christianisation of Roman power. Emperor Julian's writings reveal the continuous influence of traditional philosophical ideals in shaping the competition between fourth-century pagan and Christian leaders"--

Sommario

Introduction; Part I. At Constantius' Court: Julian Caeser: 1. How philosophers should take compliments when they happen to become kings; 2. Climbing the ladder; Part II. Making and Breaking Constantine: Julian Augustus; 3. Holy hermeneutics; 4. A life for a life; Part III. After Julian: Philosophy in the World: 5. Those who know if the emperor knows; 6. Wisdom for the many, and wisdom for the few; Conclusions.

Info autore

LEA NICCOLAI is Assistant Professor in Late Antique History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity College.

Riassunto

Shows that the paradox of the late antique clash between Christianity and Greco-Roman culture is that classical culture wrote the script for the Christianisation of Roman power. Emperor Julian's writings reveal the continuous influence of traditional philosophical ideals in shaping the competition between fourth-century pagan and Christian leaders.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Lea Niccolai, Lea (University of Cambridge) Niccolai
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9781009299299
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0929929-9
• Pagine: 348
• Serie: Greek Culture in the Roman World
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Antichità; PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, HISTORY / Ancient / Greece, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Ancient, Christianity, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greek religion & mythology, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Relating to Christian people and groups, BCE to c 500 CE, 4th century, c 300 to c 399